Mark Brooks
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May 7, 2013
by Mark Brooks
Portugal Sells Bonds for First Time Since Bailout
Though Portugal remains a ward of its bailout creditors and a full economic recovery will still take years, its success in raising 3 billion euros ($3.9 billion) on international markets was a welcome positive sign for European leaders eager to put a three-year financial crisis behind them.
May 6, 2013
by Mark Brooks
Cranberry Farmers Struggle as Surplus Drops Prices
Farmers in Wisconsin, the leading cranberry producer, have been working for years to expand their acreage at the request of Ocean Spray and other processors who expected to see strong growth in overseas sales of juice and sweetened, dried cranberries.
May 6, 2013
by Mark Brooks
Spain, Italy Team Up to Demand Crisis Relief
After meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Italian Premier Enrico Letta warned that inaction could prompt rising anti-Europe sentiment among voters across the continent, resulting in political punishment for leaders who support the 17 nations that use the euro currency.
May 6, 2013
by Mark Brooks
Obama to Launch Series of Trips on Economic Plans
The trips come as Obama, less than four months into his second term, is facing increasing skepticism from political allies and foes alike that he still has the clout to get big things done before the 2014 midterm elections creep up and his ability to set the agenda diminishes.
May 6, 2013
by Mark Brooks
Patriot's Bid to Cut Benefits in Judge's Hands
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kathy Surratt-States has until May 29 to decide for either Patriot Coal or the United Mine Workers of America union. A five-day hearing on the matter wrapped up Friday, and it's not clear how soon any ruling may come.
May 3, 2013
by Mark Brooks
Hill Aides: White House Recalculates Spending Cuts
Capitol Hill aides familiar with the White House changes say the administration has identified almost $5 billion in cuts that can be restored under its reading of the arcane budget rules governing the across-the-board cuts, known as sequestration.
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